Introductory Business Law CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What type of court typically presides over corporate disputes?

1. Probate

2. Civil

3. Appeals

4. Criminal

The correct answer is: Civil

Corporate disputes involve conflicts between businesses or organizations. Civil courts handle these types of disputes, whereas probate courts typically handle the distribution of a deceased person's assets and criminal courts handle cases involving violation of criminal laws. Appeals courts usually review decisions made by lower courts and do not have original jurisdiction over disputes. Therefore, the most appropriate court to preside over corporate disputes would be a civil court.